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A Foregone Conclusion for Tribal Health Awareness Camp

November 24, 2017

A dream has become a reality for the villagers of the isolated Fattepara rural community of Wayanad district as Dr Anirudh V. Mutalik, Assistant Professor, Dept of Community Medicine – KMCT Medical College and MBBS (Third and First batch) students of KMCT Medical College have treated the villagers for diverse diseases and given medicines cost free on Sunday (Nov 19, 2017).

The two day health awareness camp consisted of health education activities, a sanitation campaign, and educational classes for tribal people on health issues related to alcohol and smoking, importance of safe deliveries, significance of immunization and hygiene.

A special awareness class on the importance of education was given to the tribal kids as well. In addition, the students conducted home visits to identify the housing and sanitation practices. Villagers, who require further advanced treatments, were referred to KMCT Medical College Hospital.